Brandeis uses a single-sign-on (SSO) system1 so once you chan=
ge your password, it's changed for BUSS, LATTE, Google, and most other majo=
r Brandeis services. However, there are a few places where your password is=
probably stored that will need to be updated after resetting your password=
. This includes most wireless and many mobile devices. This page gives you =
a short step-by-step overview of the process and should make it much easier=
for you.

Alternatively, you can view a short animated slideshow describing this p=
rocess.

Once your password has been changed, go to each of your mobile devices =
and update your password when necessary. Do this carefully - one of the most common problems the Help Desk sees is simply t=
he new password being typed wrong, esp. on a small mobile screen and keyboa=
rd.

Helpful Tips

Most of the time changing a password only takes a few minutes at most. I=
t's best to do this when you have some free time. During the day when the&n=
bsp;Help Desk is open is probably b=
est.

Install a Password Manager (optional but recommended)

A password manager is software that securely stores passwords.=
Most of them store your password in the 'cloud' and provide a way for you =
to access your passwords from anywhere.

Typically, you'll use one super strong password or passphrase to access =
all your others. The two that we recommend are LastPass and&n=
bsp;KeePass.

LastPass is cloud-based and comes with a plugin for your web browser. It=
'll securely store your passwords (even generating them for you), fill in l=
ogin forms for you, and can even evaluate all your passwords telling you wh=
ich ones are weak and should be changed.

KeePass is a small program that stores your passwords (again, securely!)=
in a small file you can store almost anywhere.

Both are free. LastPass has a fee-based version as well which includes a=
mobile app. Whatever you use, a password manager will make your life easie=
r - but spend a few minutes getting used to it before racing off and changi=
ng all your passwords.

Please note: LastPass is browser-based which means=
that it can't be used to log into your workstation or laptop.

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A special note about University-owned Apple computers<=
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If you are using an Apple computer, the password you use to login is not=
automatically using your Brandeis password. Here are some online instructions if you choose to update your Apple password. If you are faculty=
or staff and are provided a Windows computer by the University, it will be=
configured to use your Brandeis password automatically for logging into th=
e computer. Therefore, if you change your password, you'll log into the com=
puter with your new password.